Asphodelus fistulosus
Hollow Stem Asphodel, Hollow Stemmed Asphodel
Other regional names: Onion Asphodel +2 more
- Onion Asphodel
- Onionweed
- Pink Asphodel
Also known as: Asphodeloides ramosa Moench +5 more
- Asphodeloides ramosa Moench
- Asphodelus fistulosus var. fistulosus
- Asphodelus fistulosus var. genuinus Briq.
- Asphodelus fistulosus var. typicus Maire
- Ophioprason fistulosum (L.) Salisb.
- Verinea fistulosa (L.) Pomel
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asphodelaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Naturally occurring in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, Asphodelus fistulosus (commonly known as Hollow-Stem Asphodel or Hollow-stemmed Asphodel) is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Asphodelaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Caucasus, Macaronesia, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Azores, Baleares, Canary Is., Cape Verde, Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., France, Greece, Italy, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Madeira, Mauritius, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Portugal, Sardegna, Saudi Arabia, Sicilia, Sinai, Spain, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Argentina Northeast, Belgium, Bolivia, California, Cape Provinces, Chile Central, Germany, Iran, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest, Netherlands, New Mexico, New South Wales, New Zealand South, Tasmania, Texas
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